New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by rjmorel

Are the auxiliary plugs on the wiring harness easy to come by or do we just wack em off and put on the ol battery tender style available at auto zone? rj

The auxilary plugs in the photograph are used to connect the wires from the auxiliary power outlets, which are located on both sides of the digital dashboard.





Another two power outlets, A1 and A2, will be located under the saddle. These auxiliary power outlets will be controlled by the switch on the right handlebar, under the engine kill switch.



When the switch is set to '0,' both of the power outlets under the saddle are turned off. When the switch is set to 'A1,' the A1 outlet will have power. When the switch is set to 'A2,' the A2 outlet will have power.

Most battery tenders for motorcycles come equipped with a 2-wire, SAE plug which connects directly to the battery terminals. After connecting this wire to the battery, you tuck the pigtail connector on the other end into some convenient, accessible spot on the motorcycle. You can then connect the battery tender to the battery with a similar SAE connector without removing the saddle, or you can remove the saddle and use the supplied jumper cables.



Therefore, I suggest you don't remove either of the auxiliary power connectors on the wiring harness. Leave them in place for the optional power outlets on the dashboard, or for some other future accessory.

[G19Tony]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

The auxilary plugs in the photograph are used to connect the wires from the auxiliary power outlets, which are located on both sides of the digital dashboard.





Another two power outlets, A1 and A2, will be located under the saddle. These auxiliary power outlets will be controlled by the switch on the right handlebar, under the engine kill switch.



When the switch is set to '0,' both of the power outlets under the saddle are turned off. When the switch is set to 'A1,' the A1 outlet will have power. When the switch is set to 'A2,' the A2 outlet will have power.

Most battery tenders for motorcycles come equipped with a 2-wire, SAE plug which connects directly to the battery terminals. After connecting this wire to the battery, you tuck the pigtail connector on the other end into some convenient, accessible spot on the motorcycle. You can then connect the battery tender to the battery with a similar SAE connector without removing the saddle, or you can remove the saddle and use the supplied jumper cables.



Therefore, I suggest you don't remove either of the auxiliary power connectors on the wiring harness. Leave them in place for the optional power outlets on the dashboard, or for some other future accessory.

Thank you for explaining that, Spud. I will definately get the dash mounted outlets now. I guess I didn't read the part about the under saddle outlets.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by G19Tony

I will be getting the center stand,tinted windshield,oil filter pack. I'm thinking about the USB and Cig port, but as I understand it, only one can be powered at a time. I'd like both to be powered. I'll see as time goes on.

Are these prices installed?

I am going to add heated grips and hand guards to my RX3. I will probably purchase both items from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...heated%20grips



https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...ith%20spoilers



https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...bar%20adapters



I will probably ride the RX3 for a few thousand miles before I decide on additional accessories.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by G19Tony

Thank you for explaining that, Spud. I will definately get the dash mounted outlets now. I guess I didn't read the part about the under saddle outlets.

You're welcome, Tony.

[SpudRider]

If you get a TomTom Rider GPS receiver, you can have Yoda give you directions for the turns ahead. If you are interested in learning more, you might enjoy reading my thread at the following link.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=14379

[SpudRider]

Replacing the stock, 15-inch rear wheel was a necessity. Having a 17-inch rear wheel gives RX3 owners access to a wide selection of excellent rear tires.

You can't go wrong with either the Dunlop D606, or the Perelli MT21; both are perennial favorites with dual sport riders.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...ual-Sport-Tire
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...ort-Rallycross

I would like to try the Kenda Big Block tire at some point in the future.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...ture-Rear-Tire

If you are riding an adventure in the sloppy springtime, you cannot beat the aggressive tread of the Kenda K760 TrakMaster.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...master-II-Tire

You certainly can't beat the affordability of the Shinko 244, Kenda K270, or Shinko 705 rear tires.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...ual-Sport-Tire
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...ual-Sport-Tire
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...otorcycle-Tire

With the 17-inch rear wheel you can easily find a tire tread to suit your preferred riding style, and the seasonal road conditions.

[thillskier]

I'll let the forum know sources and info I find... and can bring a supply out when I come to get the bike for anyone needing them. They then can be installed before Baha, or for others riding home, installed before everyone's departures. However, if they prove problematic, I'll whack, and solder, and liquid electrical tape, shrink wrap, then color coded electrical tape them!! hehe
I definitely do NOT want to fry ANYTHING due to a short when riding. With my "luck" kwrma, etc, it'll happen somewhere out in BFE, and if it did fry, I could, catch bike on fire, or melt harness, ECU, blow battery (Li ION lightweight, just installed, probably, or fry some God Awfully expensive part thats eternally going in circles waiting to be unloaded with the other parts and bikes from China...NAaah, Solder and be ANAL with any electrical changes/upgrading/repairs...Thisor ...definitely NOT or !! hehe

[G19Tony]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I am going to add heated grips and hand guards to my RX3. I will probably purchase both items from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...heated%20grips



https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...ith%20spoilers



https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...bar%20adapters



I will probably ride the RX3 for a few thousand miles before I decide on additional accessories.

Heated grips and handguards are a must! I'll be adding the Highway Dirt Bikes handguards. As for heated grips. I'll research more. Thanks for the link.

[thillskier]

Those are EXCELLENT plugs, and Harbour Freight sells them in a kit cheap, like 10 bucks! The "kit" has a cig lighter, USB port, test led light,Spring clamps (Jumper cable type, PERFECT for our bikes), spare male and female plugs, and a bit more. Certainly a great value, and super usefull. They stay somewhat waterproof, and have never given me a problem, even when wet. I HAVE NOT used in a salt water marine environment, and would not recommend that, as its not oringed or sealed past simple friction when pushed together. Also, unsure of metal composition, thus rust resistance. However, if you spray with "Boeshield" or "Corrosion Block" (my favorite you GTGo, in salt or ANY corrosive environment I've encountered! Its designed for aircraft electrical systems used in a salt water floatplane marine environment, and works as advertized, which is AMAZING! really.

Google it, and order from factory or distributor. I will spray my entire bike, pretty much, to insure it doesn't rut, and electrical contacts remain contacting! ECU boards when accessible are a great idea to coat/spray, for peace of mind.
I usually spray EVERY transistor and connection when doing jobs, so they have a "head start" re corrosion and issues related to that.
It works by evaporating the super light oils off and then leaving a waxy (looking) residue that has covered EVERYTHING before it evaporated and condensed. The runniness when initially sprayed, and the fine atomization of the nozzle insures a very good coating, and it goes Everywhere, under around, and through (if possible) f the entire electronic board, all wire and connectors, etc.!

I originally found/saw it at a dealer Boat show in ATlanta, late 1980's. They had an aquarium 1/2 full of SALT water. In it was placed a small TV (old style, 80's, remember, which was ON, and plugged into a grounded 110v ext cord.
Ran like that ALL WEEKEND! never skipped a beat, even.
Bought 2 cases for my boat then and there.
That boat, 10 yrs later, had a Pioneer CAR stereo, unprotected at that point, frame rusted to all hell. BUT turn it on and it sounded GREAT! Perfect, as NEW. There was NO corrosion on any board in the unit I could see anywhere. Speakers lasted a Summer, MAYBE, before rusting frozen, usually, and before that, def not "full range of sound" even sprayed best we could into magnets and voice coils...

That was a notoriusly "WET riding boat
, and salt water routinely was dripping off the radio while it blasted sound as it should AMAZING, IMHO.

I buy electrical connectors (specialty ones for SOlar Panels) from a company that specializes in oddball connectors. I'll see what they can do when I get back to my Home office, and post it up here.

[thillskier]

I posted on one of these forums my list and its very similar to yours. I contacted RMMC about our bikes and the Baha Grp ride (and needs for that, as well as others riding home, or simply wanting Farkles and accessories for our new bikes.
Hopefully, we can get a Group Buy discount to apply to the purchases. I want my stuff shipped to CSC, so I can install for the ride back.
There will be a pretty good sized GBuy, with our grp. Anyone know how many are planning the Baha trip?
If we have 30+ in the grp buying a couple hundred + of stuff, that SHOULD get some discounts for us.

As soon as I have time, I'll try to follow up on this and post it up! Maybe this PM and the ride home!
Thanks for posting your needs on here. Its amazing how close our orders would be...insuring our grp is a good candidate for a Gbuy set up with SOMEONE's company!hehe

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

That is a really nice dash! I'd like to incorporate elements of it into my bikes.

[rascalflyer]

yup that is a beautiful dash, I wish I could put one like that on my DRZ400.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

That is a really nice dash! I'd like to incorporate elements of it into my bikes.

Originally Posted by rascalflyer

yup that is a beautiful dash, I wish I could put one like that on my DRZ400.

I agree. Zongshen did a great job with the Siemens digital dashboard.

[Wolftrax]

Offhand does anyone happen to know the capacity of the OEM luggage? I'm loving the three way switch on the controls. Perfect spot for heated grips, A1 low,A2 high and of course O off.

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I am going to add heated grips and hand guards to my RX3. I will probably purchase both items from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...heated%20grips



https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...ith%20spoilers



https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...bar%20adapters



I will probably ride the RX3 for a few thousand miles before I decide on additional accessories.

I'm right there with you on this. I can't think of anything else that is already original equipment. OK maybe a power point, but that's an easy buy at NAPA.